Pam Was Admitted to the Hospital Today Due to Severe

question 20

Short Answer

Pam was admitted to the hospital today due to severe pre-eclampsia in her 29th week of pregnancy. Dr. Smith, her OB/GYN, visits her in the hospital on the day of admission. The diagnostic code(s) reported for this visit is (are) ____________________.

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Definitions:

Poor Nutrition

A state of receiving insufficient or excessive amounts of nutrients leading to health problems and conditions such as obesity, malnutrition, and vitamin deficiencies.

Low-Birth-Weight

Describes infants who are born weighing less than 2,500 grams (5.5 pounds), which can lead to various health challenges and developmental issues.

Nursery Discharge

The process and policies related to the release of a newborn or young child from a hospital nursery or neonatal care unit.

Isolette

A specialized incubator designed to provide controlled temperature and humidity to care for premature or low-birth-weight infants.